School Summary

Tennessee State University


General Information:

Founded in 1912, Tennessee State University is seated on 500 acres. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 11:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 1580. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

3500 John A Meritt Blvd

Nashville, TN
37209-1561
For more information call: 615 963-5000. This school has a website at https://www.tnstate.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.tnstate.edu/admissions/apply.aspx


Application Deadline: August
Application Fee: $25
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: Minimum 10 composite on ACT or 900 composite on SAT
Application Requirements:
Tests Required for some Students: ACT, SAT or ACT, SAT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $7,800.00 $21,600.00
Room and Board $9,394.00 $9,394.00
Fees $1,248.00 $1,248.00
Total $18,442.00 $32,242.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.tnstate.edu/.


Special Programs
Academic Competitiveness
Lower competition - Most freshmen were not in the top 50 % of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or below 19 on ACT; up to 95% of applicants accepted (not 100%).

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 1% 2.3%
600-699 6.9% 4%
500-599 45.2% 26.1%
400-499 39% 53.1%
300-399 7.9% 13.5%
200-299 0% 1%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0.5%
24-29 11%
18-23 50.3%
12-17 37.3%
6-11 0.8%
1-5 0.1%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A



Basketball, Football, Golf, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Softball, Cross-country running

Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Softball, Cross-country running


Basketball, Football, Golf, Cross-country running


No intercollegiate female scholarships found.


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 1,755
Female 3,302
Total 5,057


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 2,183
Female 4,127
Total 6,310

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 1%
African American 85%
Hispanic 3%
Native American 0%
White 4%
Other 7%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 92%
At Least 25 Years Old 8%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 45%
Out Of State 55%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 71%
Live Off Campus 29%


Tiger Fest, Homecoming Celebrations, Athletic Competetions

All World Campus Ministries, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Alpha Phi Omega


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 19.0401                                           Family Resource Management Studies, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 52.0601                                           Business/Managerial Economics
  • 45.1201                                           Urban Studies/Affairs
  • 09.0100                                           Communication, General
  • 01.0000                                           Agriculture, General
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 15.0000                                           Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 51.2201                                           Public Health, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 15.0801                                           Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.0401                                           Architectural Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 43.0103                                           Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • 51.0602                                           Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • 51.0701                                           Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • 51.0706                                           Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 52.0204                                           Office Management and Supervision
  • 13.1206                                           Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 51.0908                                           Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • 19.1001                                           Work and Family Studies
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 51.9999                                           Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.